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Russian band to perform in Alabama to protest abortion ban

The Russian punk band Pussy Riot will perform in Alabama on Thursday to raise money for women’s rights groups in the wake of the state’s recent passage of a near-total ban on abortion. The proceeds from the sold-out concert will go to Planned Parenthood and the Yellowhammer Fund, a group that gives assistance to women … Continued
July 9, 2019

Debates? “No way Kay” says no way

Why does it matter whether current not-elected Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and elected Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox debate the issues before Alabama voters? What’s the big deal, anyway? Each candidate will simply say what they think we want to hear. And, really, what advantage can Ivey gain from a debate with … Continued
July 26, 2018

An Independence Day wish

A friend asked her Facebook followers this question on Independence Day: “On this beautiful 4th of July, I am just wondering what freedom means to you?” It’s a great question, and one well worth thinking about. One person wrote: “The right to think for myself is one thing.” Another quoted Nelson Mandela: “For to be … Continued
July 4, 2018

Beware the Ides of March

Beware the Ides of March, warned the seer to Julius Caesar, but Caesar didn’t, and the Roman emperor was reportedly assassinated on March 15, 44 BC. On this Ides of March, there are other warnings going out, not for a literal assassination but, perhaps, massive political consequences. Politicians on all levels – federal, state, and … Continued
March 15, 2018

Birmingham Officials Get Briefing on Ukraine Situation

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the last eight months, the Ukraine has dominated International news in ways that no country ever wants to dominate International headlines.  Ukraine has seen months of civil strife and unrest that has led to the ousting of the pro-Russian Ukranian President, the invasion of the Crimea by Russian … Continued
May 19, 2014

Sessions Says Obama Will Scale Back Missile Defense if Reelected

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following President Obama’s controversial comments to Russian President Medvedev that were accidentally captured by an open microphone at a public appearance of the two world leaders. Senator Sessions said, “President … Continued
March 30, 2012